Could gut health be the missing link in PANS and PANDAS? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Anju Usman-Singh joins us to dive into the critical role of gut health and biofilm-related infections in children with autism, ADHD, PANS, and PANDAS. She shares practical, science-based strategies for breaking down biofilms, improving motility, and supporting detox pathways to reduce neuroinflammation and behavioral symptoms.
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In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Anju Usman-Singh joins us to unpack the often-overlooked but essential role of the gut in neuroimmune disorders. She explains how biofilms—sticky, protective layers harboring infections—can block the immune system from recognizing pathogens, distort lab results, and trap vital minerals like iron and calcium. Dr. Anju shares how breaking down these biofilms with gentle acids, enzymes, and targeted botanicals can dramatically improve symptoms, from recurring infections to behavioral outbursts.
She also emphasizes that healing is a marathon, not a sprint. Addressing chronic infections, SIBO/SIFO, and detoxification must be approached with patience and personalization. Our conversation explores the gut-brain-immune triangle in children with PANS, PANDAS, autism, and more, highlighting the critical importance of diet, vagus nerve support, motility, and stress management. Whether you’re a parent or practitioner, these insights are both scientifically grounded and deeply empathetic.
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Dr. Anju Usman-Singh is a board-certified family physician and internationally respected leader in integrative and biomedical approaches for children with PANS, PANDAS, ADHD, Down syndrome, autism, and related neuroimmune conditions. She is the founder and medical director of True Health Medical Center and Pure Compounding Pharmacy in Naperville, Illinois, and serves as the Chief Science Officer for Tru Healing Naturals, a family-owned nutraceutical company.
With decades of clinical experience and research spanning zinc and metallothionein imbalances, biofilm-related infections, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Dr. Anju brings both cutting-edge science and deep compassion to her work. She serves on the executive board of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs and contributes her expertise to organizations like Documenting Hope and the Autism Hope Alliance.
Known for her innovative protocols that gently and effectively address chronic infections, detoxification, and gut-brain-immune imbalances, Dr. Anju is a trusted teacher, speaker, and clinician. Her personalized, whole-child approach helps families uncover the root causes of complex conditions—and chart a realistic, hopeful path toward healing.
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Website: https://www.truehealthmedical.com/
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